Hi there hun, instead of telling you the pros and cons which you can read on any website, I'll tell you what little I have learned through personal experience. Point and shot cams do have great limitations- when you compare the 2 side by side with dslrs. I had a P&S for a year before upgrading to the D50- a starter Dslr. I couldn't believe the difference. You pick it up quickly, I was comfortable with my cam in about one month, but you have to use it every day to get nice and comfy with it. I shoot pics for the college newspaper, so I needed to get comfy. In about 3 months, I learned all the D50s features and I knew the buttons well enough to adjust them in the dark. Now I'm lamenting the limited 5 focus areas and inability to set custom white balance temperatures in the d50 as I lust after the D200. Yes pawdrix, I'm lusting after your camera ;)
Anyway, back to what I was saying, if you get a dslr, just play a bit every day (I only take 10-20 pictures /day) and you'll learn fast. I wouldn't want you to be frustrated with the thing after you buy it- and I guarentee you, you will not be unsatisfied with the D50. Not to mention it will keep you learning and soon you will take pictures to wow the family and friends. :) The D50 has an auto mode too (I call it idiot proof mode) because you just point and shoot like a point and shoot camera. So either way, you should be good to go there.
You can get a good kit for $700 which is case, extra battery, and the standard 18-55mm lens. I hope this helps you.
Sincerely,
JR |
